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Bonjour! French is such a beautiful language that it doesn't need accompanying pictures - except on Instagram. In this article, French teacher Annie A. shows you the best Instagram accounts to follow to practice your French...
Instagram is a fun way to learn new words and expressions in any language. It's great because it doesn't require much time to view, and since it's designed specifically for your smartphone, it has enormous social appeal. I'd say it's one my favorite ways to learn Fr …
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Follow These Accounts: 10 Ways to Learn French on Instagram

Bonjour! French is such a beautiful language that it doesn't need accompanying pictures - except on Instagram. In this article, French teacher Annie A. shows you the best Instagram accounts to follow to practice your French...
Instagram is a fun way to learn new words and expressions in any language. It's great because it doesn't require much time to view, and since it's designed specifically for your smartphone, it has enormous social appeal. I'd say it's one my favorite ways to learn Fr

20 Fun Activities and Games for French Club

Are you a teacher or student involved in your schools French club? As you know, finding fun activities and games centered on learning French can be difficult.
Thats why weve rounded up 20 fun French club ideas to help inspire you. These games and activities will introduce members to both French language and culture.
Note: These ideas and activities can be applied to any language club, such as Spanish, Italian, or German.
20 French Club Activities and Ideas
1. Make a French Music

5 Reasons Why It's Important to Practice French Conversation

Learning French by reading and writing is a good place for some students to start, however there comes a point where you must speak French in order to truly improve. French tutor Carol Beth L. shares her advice for students who are ready to take the plunge into spoken French...
Conversing in a foreign language is not easy. In some ways, it's almost akin to public speaking. It puts you on the spot and tests your ability to think using a set of linguistic tools that are not as automatic as thos

15 Funny French Phrases That'll Make You Giggle

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The French language has some pretty hilarious words and phrases. Here are 15 funny French phrases that natives commonly use in conversation.
While the French did indeed produce some of the greatest writers, natives don't necessarily speak like the characters in novels. If youre traveling to France or learning how to speak French, dont look surprised when you hear some funny French phrases below.
15 Funny French Phrases That'll Make You Giggle
1. Ah, la vache!
Translation: Oh,

French Vocabulary Basics: Prefixes and Suffixes You Need to Know

Have you noticed repeated beginnings or endings in French words? French tutor Tyler S. breaks down the most common French prefixes and suffixes you need to know...
Why Prefixes and Suffixes?
Have you ever wondered why languages have historically developed what grammarians call prefixes and suffixes? Why do almost all languages demonstrate these two types of word alteration when there are other ways to express the same changes of meaning? The answer is simple: prefixes and suffixes save